General Ideas
Plan a Walk
Get your community together and plan a walk to raise awareness about elder abuse. Here are some things to consider:
- Assemble a planning committee made up of coworkers, health agencies and professionals, community volunteers and anyone else who is interested in raising awareness of elder abuse
- Decide what the name of your event should be, how long the walk will be and where you would like to have it held
- Choose a location. Local parks, neighborhoods, etc.
- Check with local city officials and the police department to see if there are any restrictions or accommodations that need to be made, such as closing off streets etc.
- Solicit and invite local area business, organizations and individuals to help support your event. Inquire about monetary contributions, donations, coupons or gift certificates to help make your walk a success
- Create a registration & waiver form for participants. Determine if there will be a registration fee, and whether participants will raise money or awareness or both
- Get the word out! Advertise on the radio, on television, in local newspapers and at local businesses. Have registration forms available throughout the community/neighborhood
- Have refreshments available - water, healthy snacks and fruit
- Have a plan for the day of your event
- Involve volunteers
